Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More is a running race on August 7–8, 2026 in Hurley, WI, with entry fees from $20 to $200.
- Date
- August 7–8, 2026 (15 days to go)
- Location
- 316 Silver Street, Hurley, WI
- Price
- $20–$200
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is a point-to-point marathon run in Northern Iron County, Wisconsin - always the 2nd Saturday in August. The Paavo runs on a verified course, and this year the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce is handling ALL the details for the race INCLUDING assuring all runners that the course is a Boston Marathon Qualified Course!!!
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, with 2026 being our 56th year.
Locals and visitors alike will find a weekend of history and heart, once again be run on the course that made us famous, "finishing" in downtown Hurley, Wisconsin.
The Twilight 5K Run/Walk, a family friendly run/walk to take place on Friday evening, August 7th, during The Paavo Nurmi Marathon EXPO.
Register TODAY!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hurley, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hurley, WI
Population
1,438
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,529 ft
Nearest Airport
RHI
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
15
Days to train
- Race
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
- Date
- August 7–8, 2026
- Location
- 316 Silver Street, Hurley, WI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Aug 7, 2026